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Banh Mi

A fusion sandwich with crisp baguette, savory pork or chicken, pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro, and spicy mayo.

30 minMediumServes 2480 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchStovetopPescatarian

Ingredients

  • 2 baguette, small
  • 4 oz pork, cooked, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pickled carrots and daikon
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
  • 2 tbsp spicy mayo

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 2 baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a hinge.

  2. 2

    Lightly toast the baguette if desired for extra crispness.

  3. 3

    Spread 2 tbsp spicy mayo on both sides of the inside of the baguette.

  4. 4

    Layer 4 oz cooked, sliced pork evenly along the bottom half of the baguette.

  5. 5

    Add a layer of 1/4 cup pickled carrots and daikon on top of the protein.

  6. 6

    Add a layer of 1/4 cup sliced cucumber on top of the pickled vegetables.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle 2 tbsp cilantro leaves over the top of all the fillings.

  8. 8

    Gently press the sandwich together.

  9. 9

    Cut the sandwich in half diagonally if desired for easier eating.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and the fillings are fresh.

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